The Australia Institute

The Australia Institute is an independent public policy think tank based in Canberra, with additional offices in Hobart and Adelaide. Founded in 1994, it operates as a charity focused on rigorous, fact-based research to promote a just, peaceful, and sustainable Australian society. The Institute is known for its bipartisan yet progressive approach, aiming to influence policymakers, academics, and the public through evidence-based analysis and effective communication.

The core mission of The Australia Institute is to provide intellectual and policy leadership by producing research that drives public debate and secures policy outcomes. It addresses a wide range of issues, including climate and energy policy, economics, democracy, social justice, and sustainability. The Institute emphasizes ethical considerations in decision-making and critiques narrow economic focuses that overlook community and environmental impacts. It offers independent research, policy analysis, and commissioned studies, engaging various stakeholders to foster informed and equitable outcomes in Australian democracy.